With our Green Shape label, we offer functional, environmentally-friendly products made from sustainable materials. They are manufactured under fair working conditions along the entire supply chain. The criteria for the label are strict and transparent. They are under constant review and cover the entire lifecycle of the product from design, through production, care and maintenance, to repair and the product’s end of life.

VAUDE products bearing the Eco Finish been waterproofed in an environmentally-friendly way without fluorocarbons (PFC). PFCs are part of a group of chemical compounds which are used to waterproof the outer layer of many outdoor products. They have come under criticism for being non-biodegradable, bioaccumulative and toxic, and suspected of being harmful to health. VAUDE has made a clear commitment to completely renouncing PFCs.

To love mountains means to protect mountains. The Shuksan Hybrid Pants are designed for green pioneers; alpinists and ski tourers who want high performing weather protection in the mountains and, at the same time who want to sustain and conserve the environment around them. These touring trousers are designed to meet these demands. By using innovative and eco-friendly 3-layer material at the front and seat, these pants are naturally waterproof, windproof and extremely breathable. The robust, stretchy shell material consists up to 95% of post-consumer recycled polyamide. The PTFE-free Ceplex Green membrane is based on recycled polyurethane with S-Cafe®, which is manufactured from used coffee grounds. Additionally the lining is made from 100% recycled polyester. The backside of the legs and waistband effectively contribute to the performance of the pants, being made from very stretchy and exceptionally breathable Windproof 80 softshell material. Side ventilation zips help to further regulate your microclimate comfort. The athletic cut is designed for best walking comfort on a mountain ascent on skis. The closer-cut leg is also better suited for use with crampons. Reinforced instep with stretchy Cordura® inserts helps protect legs from sharp ski edges. Front pockets on both sides let you take along a LVS device, a map or an energy bar, and can even be accessed when wearing a harness.

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We strive for good working conditions and wages for all workers. We are a member of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) and we are committed to continuously improve working conditions at all of our production facilities. We monitor these conditions regularly. VAUDE has achieved leader status, the highest status of FWF membership.

With our Green Shape label, we offer functional, environmentally-friendly products made from sustainable materials. They are manufactured under fair working conditions along the entire supply chain. The criteria for the label are strict and transparent. They are under constant review and cover the entire lifecycle of the product from design, through production, care and maintenance, to repair and the product’s end of life.

Ceplex Green is a top-quality membrane – permanently waterproof, highly breathable and windproof. It has a min. water column of 15,000 m (JIS L 1092 B). Ceplex Green does not contain PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and replaces currently oil-based PU (polyurethane) with a minimum of 25% renewable or recycled raw materials. This provides significant benefits in terms of energy and resource consumption.

VAUDE uses recycled materials (e.g. from PET-bottles) in the manufacture of this product. This saves up to 50% in energy and CO2 emissions as well as fossil raw materials. Please refer to the care label in the product for details.